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Taking urban transport to the NXT level
Welcome to the NXT future! Scania’s new battery electric self-driving urban concept vehicle is designed with the flexibility to shift from ferrying commuters to and…
20mph in Bristol ‘popular and people friendly’
The introduction of 20mph speed limits across Bristol has been a ‘massive success’, according to the campaign group 20’s Plenty for Us. The roll-out of…
Drug drive arrests outnumber drink drive offences
Drink and drug driving are once again under the microscope, with police forces across England stepping up efforts to detect offenders. Traditionally, enforcement increases over…
LSS return to Ekeri for low-maintenance, high-cube security
Logistical Support Services have added a high-cube EXIII EKERI trailer to their fleet. This not only marks 10 years since taking delivery of their first…
Workshops are becoming more diverse
Nearly two thirds of automotive professionals have seen an increase in the number of female personnel in workshops, according to research from CitNOW. Alongside highlighting…
How to use digital solutions to help accelerate workflows
Fleet managers have a diverse range of regulatory standards to adhere to. Vehicle and driver safety checks, goods declarations and environmental impact reports are just…
BP Chargemaster unveils new 150kW ultra-fast charger
BP Chargemaster’s new 150kW ultra-fast charger has been unveiled at the Fully Charged LIVE event at Silverstone, and will soon start to appear across Polar,…
Octopus Electric Vehicles and Wallbox partner to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to the UK
Today, Octopus Electric Vehicles and Wallbox announce a partnership to bring Wallbox’s revolutionary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to the UK: the smallest and lightest residential V2G…
Responses to Closure of Ford Engine Plant
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben – the automotive industry charity commented: The changing landscape of the automotive industry means a less certain future for…
Ford confirms start of consultation on closure of Bridgend Engine Plant
After detailed consideration, Ford today confirmed the start of a consultation with its unions concerning the potential closure of the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant in…
Majority of drivers will avoid EU speed limiters, according to survey
In March, the European Commission provisionally agreed a plan to make speed limiters mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022. Regardless of withdrawal,…
Businesses plug in to expert help in preparation for an electric fleet future
DriveElectric, one of the UK’s largest independent electric car and van suppliers, will take to the Fully Charged LIVE stage next week to discuss the…
Scorpion Automotive hold vehicle crime training day for Police Designing Out Crime Officers
Scorpion Automotive have welcomed a group of Police Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCO’s) to their headquarters and production site in Chorley, Lancashire. The purpose of…
Motorists call for tougher penalties for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel
Almost 90 per cent of motorists would like to see tougher penalties handed out to other drivers caught using their phone while behind the wheel…
Future in doubt for Ford’s Bridgend engine plant
It is understood that a decision to close the Ford engine plant at Bridgend in South Wales, will be made today. Union leaders and representatives…
Reaction to May’s SMMT car sales report
Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions: “A challenging month for the UK car industry has nevertheless seen a continued transition towards alternatively fueled vehicles,…